The Mail-Journal, Volume 7, Number 38, Milford, Kosciusko County, 21 October 1970 — Page 7

Wedding Vows Exchanged October 7 By Esther Beer And Elmer Haab

Wedding vows were exchanged Wednesday evening. Oct. 7, at seven o’clock in the Apostolic Christian church. Milford, by* Miss Esther Pearl Beer of Milford and Elmer Oscar Haab of Syracuse. Rev. Theo Beer of Milford, cousin of the bride, officiated at the candlelight ceremony. The bride appeared in a white gown trimmed with seed pearls. A beaded crown and white net formed her headpiece. She carried white and tinted aqua mums on a white Bible. Mrs. Samuel Schurh of Bremen served her sister as matron of honor. She wore an aqua colored dress with an aqua headpiece. 'She had a white mum corsage. Oliver Haab of Milford served his brother as best rdan. Ushers

New Pomona Officers Installed The St-Mar-Kos Pomona Grange met with the Bremen Grange Thursday evening. A potluck supper preceded the meeting which was opened by Otho Bondurant, Master. After the Pledge to the Flag and the singing of.“ The Grange is Marching On”, 15 officers answered to roll call. Bremen, New Tamarack. Menominee and Waubee granges gave reports of their activities, as did the women's activities, legislative and agricultural committees. A get-well card was signed by all and sent to Ben Thompson Mrs Ben Thompson was the installing officer for 1970-71 officers. assisted by Mrs. Ed Ruff. Mrs Arthur Heckaman. Mrs. Ralph Pritch. Richard Heyde and pianist Mrs. Blanche Heister. Officers are: Arthur Heckaman — master Otho BonDurant — overseer Mrs Ora Trader — lecturer Glen Pinkerton —• steward Mrs. Richard Heyde — chaplain Mrs Clem Beeher secretary Mrs. Herman Miller — Ceres Mrs Ralph Pritch — Flora Ora Trader — treasurer Herman Miller — Gatekeeper Mrs Ruth Oakley — Pomona

Baker Craig Kroh For LAKELAND SCHOOL BOARD ” Paid By Citizen’s Committee for Baker, Craig A Kroh Joe Shewmon. Chr.; Phil Payne, Sec.; Dr. Gerald Snider, Treas. Shearer Facts ... by Carl Shearer IT’S A FACT , . . That our young people today are in search of, as well as impressed with facts Here are some interesting ones: Dr Turner, a radioligist. who has studied the relationship between cancer and tobacco use for 20 years at Wesson Memorial Hospital in Springfield, Mass, says, “In 1970. 300.000 persons will die with diseases related to cigarette smoking. If you are looking for a figure when you begin to move from Marlboro Country to Cemetery Country." he says, “it’s about 20 years or 200.000 cigarettes.” Mothers. Dads, for you to quite smoking would probably be your son or daughter's best cancer preventative, as well as your own. How can you expect your children not to smoke if you do? As the T. V*. commercial says. “You can quit and join 100.000 doctors who have done so — if you want to! We invite you to the Milford Christian Church where Christ, who helped overcome every temptation. is Drearhed

were Robert Kaiser. Arnold Doll. Maurice Beer and Bob Beer, all of Milford. A reception immediately followed the ceremony. The table was centered with a floral centerpiece with three tier candle holders on each side. A tinted aqua net was over the white tablecloth and decorated with mums and streamers around the front and sides. Mrs. Charles Wessner poured and Miss Edna Lehman, Miss Virginia Beer and Mrs. Robert Kaiser served cake. Following a wedding trip to Wichita. Kans., the newlyweds are residing on a farm at r 1 Syracuse. Mrs. Haab attended Milford high school and is presently employed at Campbell’s Market in Milford. Mr. Haab is a retired farmer.

Mrs. Ben Thompson — lady’ assistant steward Allen Wolf three year term. Robert Oakley, two year term on the executive committee The new master announced the following committees. Herman Miller. Clem Beehler and Ben Thompson, agriculture; Otho BonDurant. Glen Pinkerton and Dale Huff, legislative; Mrs. Richard Heyde, Mrs. Robert Oakley and Mrs. Ralph Pritch, women’s activities; Glen Shafer chairman of youth program. The secretary announced that New Tamarack and Waubee (Milford) Pomona members were paid up 100 per cent in their dues for the year. Winners in the angel food cake contest were Mrs. Bertha Hammell of Bremen, first, and Mrs. Robert Hollar. Waubee. second. The Holiday centerpiece winners were Mrs. Max Anglin. Waubee first, and Mrs. Karen Ronk of Menominee, second. These exhibits will be entered in the State Grange contests which will be held October 22-24 in New Albany. The Lecturer closed the meeting by reading a poem on “Halloween”. The next meeting will be held in Milford with the Waubee Grange Nov. 19. ... ■ I BUSY BEES MEET WITH MRS. MILLER The Busy Bee Extension Homemakers club met with Mrs. Herman Miller, Friday evening. October 16. at her home west us Milford. Mrs Erma Chambers, president, opened the meeting by having group singing of “America, the Beautiful”, followed by the Pledge to the Flag and the club creed. Mrs. Delbert Moneyheffer. gave the history of the song-of-the-month “Dixie ". Health and .safety leader Mrs. Cleveland Shuder, gave an article on "Glass doors bring beauty and also tragedy can happen”. Mrs. Arthur Gilbert chose as her subject for garden remarks "Advantage of late garden plants for use.” , The lesson for the evening was presented by Mrs. Moneyheffer and Mrs Shuder on "The use of lighting and picture arrangements”. Responses to roll call were “How can 1 be more conservative money wise". The club will contribute gifts for a man and a woman in the Mental Health project All of the Kosciusko countyextension clubs will contribute gifts to be sold at the county bazaar which will be held in the women's building at the fairgrounds. November 6 and 7. The meeting was closed by singing the club prayer song and repeating the club collect During the social hour Mrs. Ralph Miller and Mrs. Chambers were contest winners and Mrs Ray Bray received the door prize. Refreshments and decorations were in keeping with the fall season. Mrs. Moneyheffer will be the next hostess. November 20.

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EBENEZER LADIES HOLD OCTOBER MEETING The Ebenezer Ladies Aid met at the home of Mrs. Calvin Beck at Bonar Lake on Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Melburn Rapp assisting. Following an absence of several months, president Mrs. Roy Wilkinson was in attendance and presided for the meeting. Devotions were by Mrs. Rapp and Mrs. Beck. Response to roll call was by 17members. Guests were Mrs Hazel Lynch. Mrs. Virgil Bobeck, Mrs. Mabel Bentley, Mrs. Mildred Vance, Mrs. Joyce Hontz. Mrs. Raymond Porter and daughter. Kamie, and Mrs. Rapp. After the business portion and reading of reports. Mrs. Edna Thpmas dismissed with prayer, and refreshments were served by the hostesses. After the business portion and reading of reports. Mrs. Edna Thomas dismissed with prayer, and refreshments were served by the hostesses. The November meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Wilkinson. Mrs. Barnhart Presents Program To Senior Mothers The Syracuse Senior Mothers club met Monday night at the Lake Wawasee home of Mrs. Bowen Conn with 14-members responding to roll call. Mrs. Leonard Barnhart was in charge of the program which was pictures and a narration of an European trip she had taken. She told of their arrival at Luxemburg, the train trip to Rome and the visits to Saint Peter s Square, Saint Paul’s Cathedral, the trip down Appian Way to the catacombs and also the Pope's Easter message. Mrs. Barnhart told of their trip to Madrid and the palace of the Kings, the Prada museum and a visit to Toledo, one of the oldest cities of Spain. She also described her visit to Paris. France, and of seeing the Arch of Triumphet. Notre Dame Cathedral, the Eiffel tower and concluded with visits to Holland and Belgium. Many slide pictures were also shown. A luncheon was served by the hostess. Next meeting will be at Calvary United Methodist church on November 2 with Sgt. tom Jacks of the Indiana state police speaking on “Drugs”. Ttiis will also be guest night. Annual 4-H Achievement Night Held The Community Hands and Tomorrow’s Homemakers annual 4-H achievement night was held at the Syracuse school cafeteria last Wednesday. It was preceded by- a potluck dinner. Each member received his year pins and the 4-H camp awards were presented to Janet Weaver and Leisa Napier, alternate for the girls club, the 4H camp award for the boys group went to Mike Grady and Doyle Koi berg, alternate. Trophies for special 4-H recognition were presented to Connie Hoopingarner and Calvin Busch. The camp awards and achievement trophies were given by the Syracuse Lions club. Mr. arid Mrs. Sjoerd Kupeerus of New Paris presented the program with slides of Holland. An enrollment night for first year members only is scheduled for tonight (Wednesday) at 7:30 o'clock in the school cafeteria with parents requested to attend. Mr. and Mrs Floyd Wickersham of r 1 Leesburg returned home Friday evening from a vacation at Clearwater Beach and Tampa. Fla. They called on Mr and Mrs. Harold Petty of Pinellas Park, former Barbee lake residents.

Debate 60d Cumulative Building Fund — Arguments Before State Tax Commission Tuesday

By WILLIAM BRAMMER On page 6 of the Mail-Journal 11-13-68, Mr. Arnold states that class room area in 1966 was 211.208 sq. ft. The 1968-69 school year is utilizing 387,208 sq. ft. An increase of 176,000 sq. ft. of space in the last 2 years. This represents an 83 per cent increase in space used. Enrollment has increased from 2780 in the fall of 1966 to 3017 in the fall of 1970. This is an increase of 237 in four years, or 84 per cent student increase. 'Local taxes for the Lakeland Community School District, has increased from $1,150,734 collected in 1967 to $2,009,519 to be collected in 1970. An increase of $858,785 in just three years. An increase of 75 per cent. Local taxes for the proposed levy to be collected in 1971 is $2,156,112. An increase of $1,005,378. or 89 per cent in just four years. The General Fund taxes alone, has increased from $837,526 collected in 1967 to $1,708,298 to be collected in 1970. An increase of 100 per cent in just three years. The increase for the proposed levy for 1971, from $837,526 to $1,823,808, is $986,282 or 118 per cent increase in just 4 years. The reason 1966 taxes collected were not used. Leesburg was in the school taxing unity then. If the new rooms are built onto the Webster and Wawasee high school, the taxes will be tripled since 1967. We now have between 60 and 70 teachers that we do not get state aid for. Since the additions have been added at North Webster, Milford and Syracuse schools, which are all completed by the beginning of the 1967 fall term, Syracuse has decreased in student enrollment from 1216 to 868 for the fall of 1970, a decrease of 348. Milford has decreased from 868 to 613, a decrease of 255. North Webster has decreased from 793 to 711. a decrease of 82. This is a decrease for the 3 schools of 685 students. An ad published in the MailJournal by Joe Shewmon from figures supplied by someone, states that the high school bid in January 1967 was $3,661,000. Mr. Arnold states that the capacity is 900 students. This would make it cost $4,000 per student. This must be the highest price school in Indiana. The total money spent on additions, and the new high school is approximately $4,500,000. We have spent enough money for a while. We still have $3,000,000 of the amount to pay. We still owe $143,000 or it could be $89,000 on additions built around 1957. In the last 14 years when the planning on the new additions were being made, the school enrollment increase was 1 for the fall of 1969, and 27 for the fall of 1970. A grand total of 28 students, yet they are talking about spending $3,000,000. We have a capacity for at least 7 years. A building fund is a prepaid expense. Its cheaper for the schools to borrow money than individuals. Who can afford to prepay expenses years in advance Building Fund figures Collected 1963 $ 254.461 1964 259,180 1965 370,967 1966 381.562 1967 313,206 1968 188.794 1969 84,335 Total $1,852,507 Less what Leesburg took with them Balance July 1,1970 $177,672 To be collected 1970 103,158 25c for 1971 100,000 Total $280,830 This would be enough to have local contractors add two rooms at North Webster, and to do the remodeling at North Webster. We could then remodel. Syracuse and Milford on the present 25 cent building fund in the next two years. Then we could <yide what we needed. LAKELAND LOCAL Miss Carol Mynhier spent last week end at the home of Mrs. Buna Smith and family of Royal Center. Saturday Jerry Smith and Miss Mynhier made a trip to Chicago and made a stop at Morroco to visit Miss Nancy Reed on the way home. Sunday dinner gusts were Mr. and Mrs Buddy Smith and son Davey.

No Burning On Asphalt Street and Water Commissioner Marion Deeter Reminds All That It Is Illegal To Bum Leaves On Asphalt Streets In Milford.

By GARETH MEEK May we thank you for the opportunity to present our position. Let us make it clear that we are not against a Cumulative Building Fund but the amount of increase as established in this budget. Let us also note that for those persons affected most by the ever increasing tax burden — the farmer, the factory employer, the clerical worker — 10:00 A M. is not a most appropriate time for a tax hearing. This middle income group is faced with an additional $8 to sl2 per month in taxes if a 25 per cent increase in assessed valuation and a whopping 58 cent General Fund increase is added to the 35 cent increase in the Cumulative Building Fund. We feel we are being more than fair with the Board in not petitioning against the 58 cent increase in the General Fund in the hope that the State Board of Tax Commissioners will review this increase taking into consideration the Lakeland Community School Corporation’s increase of only 29 students in the past three years. Most of us in the Lakeland Community School Corporation have only recently received our tax statements. Most of us are not over the shock. Still there are , those in an area surrounding the corporate limits of Syracuse that are faced with yet an additional increase if annexation is completed. We have already projected how this will affect the majority of taxpayers — the middle income group; how is all this increase going to affect industry in the area? It is having an undesirable affect and the Board has heard representatives from industrystate that they can not take much more. The 25 cent Cumulative Building Fund rate at present will raise an amount inexcess of what is needed to perform the renovation and remodeling. It has been stated that Wawasee high school will reach capacity either next year or the following year. To cover that statement the administration takes the enrollment for the present Bth grade, adds it to the present 9th, 10th and 11th grade classes and states that that will be the enrollment next year. It is our wish that this would be true. We would like to have a school enrollment of which no one would be a drop out. Unfortunately this is not so. If one applies an advancement ratio to the previouslynamed classes the projected enrollment comes to approximately 840 students for the Wawasee high school next year. Actually, Wawasee high school could probably handle an enrollment of close to 1000 without many problems. The space is there — it is a matter of utilization. Again, we say the increase in the Cumulative Building Fund is unnecessary. Since 1966 the assessed valuation of the LakelandCommunity School Corporation has increased 34.4 per cent. Since 1967 the budget has increased from $837,526 to $1,823,808 for an increase of 117 per cent. In the corresponding period of time the student enrollment had increased approximately 5 per cent. It is our feeling that we have in no way asked that the educational processes of our children be stopped, detoured or even slowed the slightest amount. We are only asking that the excessive amount be removed and a little tax relief be given. We also have stated that this increase in the Cumulative Building Fund is unnecessary. In the 1967-1968 school year additions to both Syracuse and Milford Elementary schools were completed. The year before an addition to the North Webster school had been completed. The enrollment in 1967 was 2877. the enrollment this year is 3017 — an increase of 140 students. Wawasee high school has a capacity of over 900 and since its opening the total enrollment has increased only a total of 29 students. This leaves ova- 700 that had been in the six school buildings that are not now there. That room is still there. Where is it? In 1967-68 the enrollment for the three Syracuse Schools was over 1200, those same three schools now have an enrollment of 868. The same year the two Milford schools had an enrollment of approximately 846. the enrollment now is 613. For North Webster the approximate figures are 783, today it is 711. As one can see. the room is there if the Board will make the proper realignment of students.

By DON ARNOLD Lakeland Superintendent TO: The State Tax Commission of Indiana FROM: The Board of School Trustees, Lakeland Community School Corporation It is the desire of the Board of School Trustees of the Lakeland Community School Corporation to present to the State Tax Commission the following information which will show the orderly process used in determining the need for the establishment of a 60 cent Cumulative Building Fund for the school corporation. We believe the justification herein presented will show that the 60 cent rate is not unreasonable. In March, 1969, a preliminarystudy was made by the administration of the Lakeland Community School Corporation and presented to the Board. Included in this study- was the projected future enrollment of the school corporation and facility improvement recommendations. During this same period of time, the Division of Inspection of the Department of Public Instruction was reevaluating all schools in the corporation for the purpose of establishing the commission ranking for each school. (A copy of this report is attached.) In the regular meeting of the Board of April 8, 1969, the architectural firm of Maurer. Van Ryn, Odgen and Natali. Inc., was employed to make a study of all elementary and junior high buildings in the corporation. The study was to include safety aspects of plastered ceilings and walls, electric wiring and lighting, maintenance factors of wood floors and windows and a review of classroom size according to recommendations of the State Department of Public Instruction. During the month of August, 1969, the Division of School House Planning of the Department of Public Instruction made a follow up study of materials provided by the school administration and the architectural firm. They made a personal survey of the corporation buildings and prepared a Facility Survey for the Lakeland Community School Corporation. (Copy of report is included.) On November 11, 1969, members of the Division of School House Planning met with the Board of School Trustees to present their findings. In December. 1969. the future needs of the corporation were prepared in tabloid form and mailed to all households in the school corporation area. (Copy included.) By this means, all taxpayers were informed of the needs at all school sites. Following this, the superintendent of schools made various appearances before service clubs and the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce to answer questions about the school needs. On January 13,1970, in regular board meeting, the architectural firm of Maurer, Van Ryn, Ogden, & Natali. Inc., was employed to begin preparation of plans and cost estimates for remodeling and additions. In the regular meeting of March 10, 1970, the Board of School Trustees established dates for the purpose of meeting in all three districts of the corporation to answer questions regarding the building needs. The meetings were held on April 27, 28, and 30, No objection was voiced in any of the communities. During the months of February and March, 1970, tentative approvals were granted by the Division of Schoolhouse Planning for projects at Milford, North Webster, Syracuse and Wawasee. (Copies included) In May. 1970, the Board of School Trustees met with Dr. • Monfort Barr, of School Consultant Services. Bloomington, Indiana, to discuss the best approach to the financing of the proposed remodeling and additions. Dr. Barr’s recommendation for a 60 cent cumulative building fund after studying the financial structure of the Lakeland Community School Corporation is included as part of this report. In regular meeting on June 9, 1970, the Board of School Trustees voted to establish a 60 cent cumulative building fund and to set the date of June 30, 1970, as the date fir a public hearing. On June 30, 1970, the Board conducted a public hearing regarding the establishment of a 60 cent cumulative fund. Quoting from the local newspaper, “Eight summer residents of Turkey Creek Township were present to ask questions about the necessity for the fund, but left convinced that the amount was necessary to accommodate the growing demands in the school cor-

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poration.” (Item included) Also, on June 30, 1970, the Board conducted a public hearing for the purpose of requesting an additional appropriation for the payment of architectural fees obligated due to drawings and planning of various building projects as approved by the Department of Public Instruction. No objections were made at this hearing. At a later hearing conducted by the State Tax Commission, no objectors were present. On August 27,1970, the Board of School Trustees conducted a hearing on the proposed budget for 1971. Included in the budget was the proposed 60 cent cumulative fund. No visitors were present to voice any objection to the proposed budget. On September 14, 1970, the school budget was reviewed by the County Tax Review Board. No one was present to voice opposition to the proposed tax rate to fund the 1971 budget. The Boards of School Trustees in the past have recognized the needs of this growing school corporation as its pupil population has increased 741 students during the past 8 years. The planning of the present Board of School Trustees is to provide for the needs of this corporation for the next 10 years. From the foregoing information. it is hereby suggested that opposition to the cumulative building fund is small in nature. Great effort has been given to the study of building needs and to providing this information to all taxpayers. The procedures used have been orderly and publiclycarried forth. It should further be noted that not one of the signers of the remonstrances has attended any of the meetings referred to in this report. Respectfully submitted by the Board of School Trustees Lakeland Community School Corporation Syracuse, Indiana Pierceton Wins Soil Judging Contest Saturday Elkhart county was host for the Sub Area Ten East 4-H and F F A Soil Judging Contest Saturday with the headquarters at Fairfield high school and the judging on the Keith Bemiller farm east of New Paris. Cooperative extension service, soil conservation service, vocational agriculture teachers, and The Federal Land Bank all worked together to sponsor and conduct the contest. Pierceton FFA team of Kosciusko county placed first and Fairfield FFA team of Elkhart county placed second to proceed to the state contest at Connersville next Saturday. Other teams placing were third. Plymouth FFA of Marshall county; fourth. Pierceton; fifth, Triton of Marshall county; and sixth. Bremen, Marshall county. Federal Land Bank provided a trophy for the winning team and medals for the team members and coaches of the first three teams, presented by Larry Penrod. Soil conservation district provided ribbons to the top six team members and coaches presented by Norval Poyser. First place members are Jeff Ormsley, Dean Rhoades, Wendell Ousley, and Jack Ott, coached by John Rogers. Second place team members are Rex Lindeman, Werner Wegener. Dean Slabach. and Roman Bontrager, coached by Michael Sheetz. J. E. Yahner. Purdue extension agronomist, and Frank Kerchner, soil conservation soil scientist, were official judges. Don Smith and Fred Geiger Elkhart soil conservationists, Selected the sites and provided technical assistance. Area extension agents directing the contest were Mike Jewett, Zale Frey, Harold Nelson, and Charles McCoy. CELEBRATES BIRTHDAYS Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel C. Levemier and Tim of Milford on Sunday in celebration of the birthdays of Martin W. Levemier of Lake Wawasee and David Mann of Winona Beach were Mrs. Mann; Mr. and Mrs. Douglas E. Miller. Tracy, Cathy and Casey of Bremen; Mr. and Mrs. Donald Trout of Indianapolis; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Levemier and Miss Sharon Levemier of Lake Wawasee; Mr. and Mrs. Chester G. Hale of Indian River, Mich.; Private John A. Hale of Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indianapolis; and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Levemier of New Richmond, Wis. • Also celebrating a birthday last week was Mrs. Thomas (Nancy) Levemier. daughter-in-law of the Daniel Leverniers. Mrs. Levemier is at Sennfeld. Germany, where she is stationed with her husband Pfc. Levemier.

New Salem By MRS. HERB MOREHOUSE CONFERENCE BEGINS Our Spiritual Life conference began Sunday morning. Rev. Robert C. Hueni. pastor of the Bremen community Gospel church, is the guest speaker. Sunday morning’s message was entitled “Zaccheus.” A girl’s chorus consisting of Elaine Rhonda Hurd. Susan Stone, Georgina Morehouse, Debbie Plank and Cynthia Rapp gave the special music. Homecoming fellowship dinner was enjoyed at noon. During the evening service Bob Ireland, Nicholasville. Tenn., and a student at Grace seminary, Winona Lake, gave a special testimony. He also gave two instrumental numbers with Mrs. Everett Tom, Jr., accompanying. The Sons of Praise quartet consisting of Gary Hurd, Wes Kilmer. Jack Teeple and Ron Wildman sang twosongs entitled “Broken Pieces” and “How Long Has It Been?” They were accompanied by Mrs. Tom. Rev. Hueni’s sermon message during the evening worship service was guided especially for the youth and was entitled “Youth Asks — Christ Answers.” —NS—COMMUNITY NEWS Mr. and Mrs. James Wolfe of Port Huron, Mich., spent a few days with their daughter and husband Pastor and Mrs. David Lewycky. Chester Byerly of Florida is spending several days. in the home of his niece and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Ferverda. Mrs. Ruth DeFries attended a luncheon Tuesday in the home of Mrs. William Orr of Warsaw. The luncheon was in honor of several classmates who attended the Oswego school. Mr. and Mrs. Noah Endsley of Huntington attended services Sunday and visjted in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Schermerhorn and family. Max Rarick who is a senior at LeTourneau college at Longview. Texas, spent several days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dane Rarick. Mrs. Ruth DeFries and Mrs. Ray Ferverda spent Wednesday visiting at the Timbercrest church at the Brethren home at North Manchester. Mrs. Ocie Rarick of Elkhart spent several days visiting in the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Gene Rarick and family of New Paris and Mr. and Mrs. Dane Rarick. Mr. and Mrs. Don DeFries of Saint Joseph. Mich., and Allen DeFries of Stevensville, Mich., spent Saturday with Mrs. Ruth DeFries. Miss Donna Moser was a- - afternoon guest of Mr.’ and Mrs. Dale Morehouse. David and Loetta. Mrs. Edna Tom called on Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Cripe of Liberty Mills Sunday afternoon. Mr. Cripe is a patient at the Wabash hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Morehouse and Mr. and Mrs. Max Brower, all of Syracuse, returned home Saturday after vacationing the past two weeks in the southern states. Drake Arrests Six At Milford Milford chief of police Don Drake arrested five persons over the week end with another being booked in the county jail on Monday. Arrested were the following: - Samuel Troyer, Jr.. 28. r 1 New » Paris, for speeding; Fernando Garza. 26, Milford, for operating a vehicle with no license; Thomas J. Leiter, 19. r 1 Warsaw, for disregarding an automatic signal; Joe G. Chapa, 22, Milford, for public intoxication and disorderly conduct. He was fined $25 and paid costs of S2O on each count for a total of S9O in justice of the peace Milo Clase’s court. And, Ann L. Schalliol, 18, 14205 New Road, Mishawaka, for speeding. Monday prosecuting attorney Steven Hearn issued a warrant for the arrest of Gilbert Rico. He was arrested by chief Drake at 10:45 p.m. that evening on a charge of assault and battery and booked by Drake and state trooper Barry Black at the county jail. Bond was set at SI,OOO. No DeputyIn answer to a question asked by a Mail-Journal reporter Drake • stated he had not arrested or questioned teenagers about “Teepeeing” in town. When asked about a party who has claimed he is a deputy and stops cars and makes comments on fining persons who are “Teepeeing" Drake stated he did not have a deputy but would talk with the person who is making the claim.

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